The Caduceus or “Kerikeion’ today’s symbol
of Medicine, used to be known as the magic rod of Hermes, the
Greek Messenger of the Gods. He wore winged sandals and hat,
and bore a golden caduceus. His caduceus was a rod entwined
by two snakes, decorated with wings at the top.

According to Greek Mythology, Hermes came across two fighting
snakes. Throwing his magic wand at them, they become entwined
and stopped fighting. This is the explanation for the appearance
of two entwined snakes on the caduceus.

Snakes are referred to, even referred to, in many cultures,
religions and myths. In some Modern African Tribes as well
as in ancient Indian tribes snakes are worshipped in ritualistic
ceremonies.

The snakes are so revered since the snakes shed its skin, and
according to the tribal beliefs, this shedding enables the
snake to renew its youthfulness and strength.

Thus they believe that the snake live for ever.

Before Modern Medicine, people were infected by parasitic worms
and were treated by Physicians using stick and knife. The medical
treatment of parasitic worm infection by knife and stick was
believed to be the inspiration of the original caduceus which
was depicted as a stick entwined by worms. It was used as promotional
sign for physicians of that period.

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